EB-5 Information

On March 21, 2025, IIUSA and DHS submitted a second joint status report detailing their ongoing but unsuccessful efforts to resolve their legal dispute over the EB-5 investment sustainment period rules. A joint status report is a document filed in court by both parties in a lawsuit to update the judge on the status of...

On February 25, 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled a proposal to introduce a ‘gold card’ visa program that would require a $5 million investment to the US government. According to President Trump, the gold card would provide green card benefits and more, offer a pathway to US citizenship, and attract affluent individuals to the US...

How a Lawsuit Against USCIS Could Shape the Future of EB-5 Investment Sustainment Requirements On January 28, 2025, oral arguments were held in the lawsuit IIUSA filed against USCIS over how long EB-5 investors must keep their investment sustained in an EB-5 project. The Court expressed concerns about the legality of USCIS’s sustainment period guidance...

In the January 2025 visa bulletin, the U.S. Department of State and USCIS reported significant progress in processing EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program applications, including increased approvals for I-526E petitions—a key step for investors seeking U.S. residency. Progress in EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Approvals They’ve also noted more applicants successfully completing the program in EB-5 set-aside...

Becoming a U.S. citizen involves multiple steps, including holding a green card for a specific period. For many immigrants, this process begins with a conditional green card, which is a stepping stone to obtaining a permanent green card and, eventually, U.S. citizenship. For EB-5 investors, a conditional green card is granted as part of the...

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers projects investments in certain geographic regions that qualify for a reduced investment threshold due to its need for economic growth and development. Understanding rural and high unemployment areas are crucial for potential EB-5 investors because it directly affects the financial planning of potential investors and the amount of capital...

All EB-5 investments must be thoroughly sourced to show they were obtained legally, ensuring the legitimacy of the investment. Investors can use multiple lawful sources to fund their investments. However, there is often confusion on the difference between a gift and an inheritance. The main difference between a gift and an inheritance is the time...

Spouses can combine funds, such as salary, to meet the required investment amount for an EB-5 application. However, only one spouse can be the primary investor. The EB-5 program allows the primary investor to include their spouse and unmarried children under 21 to be a part of the application. If the investor and their dependents...